Health Wonders of Jamun

It has many names and has as many benefits. The fruit of jamun or Jambul is easily available. It is probably growing wild behind the bushes of your house. Amazingly, it is so unique yet so ordinarily  available . Botanically, it is known as Eugenia jambolana.

As a ripe fruit it is yummy and is available in summer months in India.  The pulp carries incredible amounts of nutrients. These consist of antioxidants like tannic acid, Gallic acid and oxalic acids.  Some alkaloids are also present in it which gives it a little bitter flavor. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals.

The minerals include iron, manganese, zinc, calcium, sodium and potassium. The sugar present in the form of glucose and fructose help in providing hydration on consumption.  In the months of summer it is one boon of a fruit.

Pitta is generally aggravated during summers and leads to stress and frustration. The java plum is able to bring down the ill effects of Pitta as well as of kapha.  It is an incredible coolant for the body. The fruit is also used to prepare beverages .They serve the similar purpose of providing hydration and maintaining cool of the body during scorching summer months.

The ripe back plum is a liver stimulant. It is a digestive and is light on stomach. It also works as a carminative. The connection between jamun and diabetes is well known. It is a part of home remedy to reduce increased blood sugar levels. For this, the seeds are dried and grinded to make powder. This powder is then taken with water to bring down sugar levels in diabetic patients.

The juice of the fruits is effective in treating diarrhea and dysentery. The leaves of this plant are used to treat ulcerative colitis in traditional medicine systems.  It is also part of herbal tonic preparations. Jamun powder also has property to reduce skin blemishes.